02369cam a22003373u 4500 28258 UtSlPG 20260610133638.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32025939 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 TL Nadar, Félix, 1820-1910 À terre & en l'air... : Mémoires du Géant À terre et en l'air... Mémoires du Géant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-06 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "À terre & en l'air..." by Félix Nadar is a memoir that reflects on the early development of aeronautics, written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on Nadar's experiences and observations as he ventures into the world of ballooning, intertwining personal anecdotes with scientific discussions about flight. It sheds light on the challenges and aspirations of pioneering aerialists and their quest to conquer the skies. The opening of the memoir reveals a nostalgic lens through which Nadar reflects on his childhood fascination with flight and the natural world. He recounts vivid memories of witnessing thrilling balloon ascensions and the societal views surrounding aeronautics during his youth. As he goes on to discuss his own aspirations in aviation, he introduces key figures in the field, including the challenges they faced in making human flight a reality. Nadar's early adventures in ballooning serve as a backdrop for his broader ambitions of creating practical, dirigible vehicles, blending history, humor, and a sense of wonder throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Balloon ascensions Babinet, M. (Jacques), 1794-1872 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28258 69167 69167